Presidential waiting game: GOP hopefuls hold off campaigns At this point during the last presidential election in 2020, more than 15 Democrats had jumped into their party’s open presidential race The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals' very different styles on display Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a leading Republican presidential prospect who has emerged as a potent force in national politics while avoiding the personal connections, intimate moments and unscripted questions that have long fueled successful White House bids The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023
In Kentucky GOP governor race, one rival aims at the center Republicans held their first televised debate in the Kentucky governor’s race The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
Kentucky governor flexes incumbency power in reelection bid Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's efforts to ride the advantages of incumbency to reelection this year were on display in his most recent news conference The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023
The evolution of Mitch McConnell We're seeing shift in strategy for a man who was Democrats' chief foil for more than a decade. Axios · Jan 27, 2023
Biden-McConnell: Personally mismatched, professionally bound By temperament and manner, Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell are decidedly mismatched The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Biden-McConnell: personally mismatched, professionally bound By temperament and manner, Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell are decidedly mismatched The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Former transportation secretary Elaine Chao tells media to stop repeating Trump’s racist nickname for her Ms Trump was condemned by several Republican lawmakers for the comment The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
Trump’s transport secretary Elaine Chao says she won’t respond to his racist attack on her Mr Trump formerly called Ms Chao “crazy” and accused Republicans of getting “rich off China” The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Dem governor: Caring is key to connecting with rural voters Kentucky's governor says Democrats have a better chance of connecting with rural voters when they talk about the things people need and the ways they can help them The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
How Biden is navigating his rocky relationship with McCarthy WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, addressing a postelection gathering of congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday, said he hoped he could work with Congress on funding the government, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022
After another missed majority, McConnell stares into more conflict with Trump, conservatives WASHINGTON — The last time Mitch McConnell wrestled back a Republican Senate majority was in 2014, when the GOP picked up a modern record of nine seats during the second midterm of Barack Obama’s presidency. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Nov 20, 2022
Kentucky's Rand Paul relishes outsider role in 3rd term run With two terms in office, Rand Paul still relishes the role as a political outsider The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
Jennings talks Trump "circus" on CNN "We're at the circus now. We're all under the big top," Jennings said on Sunday's "State of the Union" Salon · Aug 14, 2022
WEKU · Aug 7, 2022 Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out A trend of GOP candidates ignoring or actively avoiding legacy media — particularly national outlets — is building this year. That can hamper voters' ability to make informed choices.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 Trump, Pence rivalry intensifies as they consider 2024 runs Former Vice President Mike Pence is becoming increasingly brazen in his willingness to counter former President Donald Trump
Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2022 Donald Trump eyes early launch to 2024 White House run, casting shadow over midterms He’s threatening to make American politics grate again.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 Plan dropped to nominate anti-abortion lawyer for judgeship The White House has dropped plans to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer backed by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for a federal judgeship in Kentucky
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022 GOP candidates undeterred after rival wins Trump endorsement Kentucky gubernatorial hopeful Ryan Quarles is doubling down on his grassroots Republican strategy
Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022 Doyle McManus: Ron DeSantis is setting the agenda for the GOP, and Democrats should worry The most intriguing politician in the Republican Party is an uncharismatic governor who's trying to make the GOP's culture war appealing to suburban mothers.